Xenocrates

Xenocrates (396–314) was a philosopher, teacher and mathematician.

Also recorded as Xenocrates of Chalcedon.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ξενοκράτης.

Born at Chalcedon in 396, died at Athens in 314.

In detail

training under Plato and Aeschines of Sphettus is recorded. Crantor and Polemon are recorded as having studied under Xenocrates. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is philosophy. The authority associates the name with Platonism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Platonic Academy. Positions recorded include scholarch of the Platonic Academy.

Sources

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    “Xenocrates”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q214121: Xenocrates

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